Question: We have been using an HTS number for over 25 years for one of our products. In 2009 CBP issued a CF28 and had a sample sent to the lab. They confirmed a lab analysis was done and liquidated the entry as originally submitted accepting the HTS number on the entry. Our EU location […]
Question: Each month we do a reclassification review. Based on the reclassification change there could be a duty impact resulting in a duty refund from Customs or an instance that we owe duty. What duty impact threshold do you all use to determine whether to submit a PSC? Answer 1: In our company, the policy […]
Question: To help ensure HTS/HS accuracy of all products maintained in an IOR’s parts database, should the int’l trade compliance team execute monthly reviews, an annual review, or both? If both, how would the 2 be differentiated? Answer 1: A couple things. First, you should monitor any changes implemented by the ITC. The ITC issued […]
Question: Canadian D-Memo D10-15-30 has a definition of “for domestic purposes as the following: For purposes of this memorandum, the term “for domestic purposes” as it appears in headings 94.01 and 94.03 means goods primarily intended for use in a domestic setting, i.e. in and around the home (e.g., a single family house, an apartment, […]
Question: I would like the network’s opinion on how I should classify pharmaceutical insert paper? The stock is 40# PharmBrite White Offset and dims when laying flat are 13.34″ x 7.5″. Answer 1: Without knowing a lot due to scant details, I would say 4901.10.00
Question: We have a material that is classified in 3823700299 (MX), and the UOM for this tariff number for MX is liters, however, our particular material is actually a solid, sold in pellets. Our trade compliance software does not allow for transfer of the tariff number from the trade compliance software to the ERP unless […]
Question: Looking for guidance regarding measuring the stitch count (number of stitches per 2 cm) of clothing articles made up of boiled wool. How does one measure the stitch count of this type of fabric with stitches that are difficult to see? Thank you in advance. Answer 1: Determining the stitch count of boiled wool […]
Question: Multiple related queries regarding chemical mixtures A-gases for calibration/testing of analytical/safety equipment. Gases with a predominant component but with trace but deliberate and specific amounts of other gases added for calibration/testing of analytical/safety equipment (explosive gas detectors, etc.). Since the additives, while at trace or impurity levels, are deliberate and essential to the intended […]
Question: Is anyone aware of any rulings or guidance from any customs authorities regarding classification of gases used as calibration/testing standards? The gases in question are overwhelmingly one gas (say Nitrogen), with trace (i.e. say 10 ppm) amounts of other gases (say ethylene). The trace amounts are not impurities, rather they are deliberately included so […]
Question: My company has several products that are are +98% a single chemical (which is specifically identified in chapter 28), and <1% of another chemical (which by itself would be classified in chapter 29), which is a deliberate part of the final material, as it provides certain performance characteristics in the application the final material […]
Question: Does anyone have any experience assigning tariff classifications for gas mixtures that are nearly pure, but have trace amounts (ie in the PPM range) of other gases mixed in (deliberately, not as impurities), to be used for purposes. I am reluctant to classify these as the pure gas, because the addition of the PPM […]
Question: When classifying motors, it seems that the generally accepted method of calculating the output can go by rated output or by maximum output as long as your methodology is consistent across your product base. What is the preferred method of calculation, and why? My assumption is rated output since that is the output a […]
